Samsung Galaxy A31 vs Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Samsung Galaxy A31
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Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Samsung Galaxy A31
Faster charging
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
Higher-resolution camera
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
Better display
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
Lighter body
Samsung Galaxy A31
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A31 | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.4 | 6.4 |
| Panel Type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution Height | 2400 | 2340 |
| Resolution Width | 1080 | 1080 |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 |
| Peak Brightness | — | 1450 |
| PPI | 411 | 403 |
| Glass Type | — | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Screen-to-body | 84.9 | 83.2 |
Platform
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A31 | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.7 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (1x2.8 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A510) - InternationalOcta-core (1x3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510) - USA |
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | Xclipse 920 - InternationalAdreno 730 - USA |
| Chipset Name | Helio P65 | Exynos 2200 - InternationalQualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm) |
| Process (nm) | 12 | 4 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | One UI 4.1 | One UI 6.1 |
| OS Version | 10 | 13 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A31 | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | — | 1,730 (Snapdragon) / 1,600 (Exynos) |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | — | 4,500 (Snapdragon) / 4,400 (Exynos) |
| AnTuTu | — | 1,000,000 (Snapdragon) / 900,000 (Exynos) |
Memory
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A31 | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | No |
| Variants | 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A31 | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 4 | 3 |
| Depth | 5 MP, f/2.4, (depth) | — |
| Macro | 5 MP, f/2.4, (macro) | — |
| Telephoto | — | 8 MP, f/2.4, 76mm, (telephoto) |
| ultrawide | 8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide) | 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, (ultrawide) |
| Wide | 48 MP, f/2, 26mm, (wide) | 50 MP, f/1.8, 23mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A31 | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps; gyro-EIS |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 20 MP, f/2.2, (wide) | 10 MP, f/2.4, 25mm, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A31 | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 5000 | 4500 |
| Chemistry | Li-Po | Li-Ion |
| Wired Charging (W) | 15 | 25 |
| Wireless Charging (W) | — | 15 |
Body
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A31 | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Build | — | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) |
| Height (mm) | 159.3 | 158 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.6 | 8.2 |
| Weight (g) | 185 | 209 |
| Width (mm) | 73.1 | 76.5 |
Launch
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A31 | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020, March 24 | 2023, October 04 |
| Status | Available. Released 2020, April 27 | Available. Released 2023, October 05 |
Network
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A31 | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 - SM-A315F | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 38, 40, 41 - SM-A315F | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66 - International |
| 5G Bands | — | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE | HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A31 | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Radio | FM radio, RDS, recording | Unspecified |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 2.0 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6E |
Sound
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A31 | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Features
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A31 | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Samsung Galaxy A31 and Samsung Galaxy S23 FE are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Samsung Galaxy A31 packs a 5000 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 50 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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